Highlights

A leaked letter outlines examples of lack of action and statements of misinformation by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and city council.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.

PORT COQUITLAM — The Atira Women's Resource Society, which provides transitional housing and supportive services in The Alex, is seeking a $34,658 permissive tax exemption for the Prairie Avenue property.

COQUITLAM — Keir Macdonald, co-chair of the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, said all three levels of government need to get on board to address supportive housing and health challenges for people experiencing homelessness.

New provincial law on public drug use runs contrary to goals of decriminalization in many ways, says the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users.

PORT MOODY — Get ready to be serenaded by a Tri-Cities elementary school violinist at Rocky Point Pier today, all for a good cause.

Over two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.

COQUITLAM — The philanthropic organization named Matthew Sebastiani to its board of directors last month.

All 11 cities in region see increases over previous homeless count in 2020.